System Engineer – Tactical Datalinks

RUAG; Wangen; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

13 months' wages

Flexible working hours

Work from home options

Transportation and meal discounts

Benefits portal access

Fleet discounts

Zusammenfassung

RUAG is seeking a System Engineer – Tactical Datalinks to cover maintenance, system integration and lifecycle support for Link16 and MIDS assets. You will conduct fault diagnosis, coordinate with suppliers, and perform system engineering activities across operation, upgrades, and security patches.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s with 5+ years) in telecoms or related fields, fluent in German and English, and are willing to travel within Switzerland and abroad.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree preferred in telecommunications, communications engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering.
• Minimum bachelor's degree in one of the above fields, with 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Background in telecommunications, including radio, data transmission, secure communications, networking, RF systems or tactical networks.

Aufgaben

• Perform maintenance, fault diagnosis and corrective actions on Link16 ground systems, MIDS units and ICT equipment.
• Lead root-cause analysis for hardware, software and interoperability issues.
• Define corrective actions and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

Kenntnisse

Root-cause analysis

System engineering

ICT system administration

Technical documentation

Willingness to travel

Security-conscious mindset

Ausbildung

Master's degree in telecommunications / electronics / aerospace

Bachelor's degree in related field + 5+ years experience

Tools

Linux

Windows

Jobbeschreibung

«Nerd» is not an insult, but a status symbol? You know more about computers or networks than Bill Gates? Then we want you on our team. As part of RUAG's IT department, you will have the opportunity to take on tasks across the entire ICT landscape, from development to maintenance, and to contribute to the security of Switzerland with your expertise.

System Engineer – Tactical Datalinks

You can move it

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fault diagnosis and corrective actions on Link16 ground system, MIDS units and associated ICT equipment.
• Lead root-cause analysis for hardware, software, radio communication, networking, timing, interoperability and system performance issues
• Define corrective actions and coordinate technical solutions with suppliers, OEMs, subcontractors and internal engineering teams.
• Carry out system engineering activities related to operation, maintenance, upgrades, configuration management, obsolescence management and lifecycle support
• Integrate new or upgraded datalink components into ground platforms, test environments and command-and-control systems
• Maintain system configuration baselines, manage part-level and system-level obsolescence and support lifecycle upgrades to ensure continued operational availability and compliance with STANAG5516 / MIL‑STD‑6016.
• Support firmware/software upgrades, hardware modifications, security patches, capability enhancements and integration activities
• Participate in occasional trips abroad for supplier meetings, joint test campaigns, technical coordination or specialised training

What you should bring with you

• Master's degree preferred in telecommunications, communications engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering
• Minimum bachelor's degree in one of the above fields, combined with 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Background in telecommunications, ideally including radio communication, data transmission, secure communications, networking, RF systems or tactical communication systems
• Experience in maintenance, system support, integration, verification, validation, troubleshooting or lifecycle management of complex technical systems
• Experience in ICT system administration on linux and/or windows systems.
• Interest in or knowledge of tactical datalinks, especially Link 16, MIDS, STANAG 5516, MIL-STD-6016, J-series messages, tactical networking, interoperability or secure military communications
• Experience in avionics, defense systems, aerospace systems, C2/C4I/C5I systems or mission-critical communication systems is an advantage
• Ability to analyse faults, isolate root causes, define corrective actions and document technical findings
• Structured, reliable, analytical and solution-oriented working style
• Strong documentation skills and ability to work in a regulated, security-sensitive environment
• Fluent German and English, both spoken and written; French is a plus
• Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland and occasionally abroad
• Swiss citizenship is required, and the candidate must be eligible for a Swiss security clearance.

Your advantages

Salary and fringe benefits

We offer you a performance-oriented salary in line with the market, 13 months' wages as well as generous premiums and bonuses. Together with additional fringe benefits this makes for an attractive overall package.

Flexible work

It is very important to us that our employees find a healthy balance between their professional and private lives. This is why, among other things, we offer flexible working hours and options for working from home.

Benefits

At RUAG, you benefit from discounts on transportation and meals. You can also take advantage of attractive offers on our benefits portal and receive fleet discounts from a number of well-known car brands.

Career and development opportunities

We are committed to developing and realizing the potential of our employees. For this reason, we support them in continuously expanding their skills through training, courses and further education so they can achieve their professional goals.

Leisure activities

We care about our employees. That is why we give them a day off for their birthday, offer a wide range of sports activities and the opportunity to take additional days off with a pay deduction in addition to their annual vacation entitlement.

Your point of contact

Stefanie Pascarella

Talent Acquisition Specialist

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